Compare the pair: What you really should be comparing?

Compare the pair: What you really should be comparing?

Industry funds long standing advertising blitz ‘Compare the Pair’ does not tell the full story of the superannuation industry. ‘Compare the Pair’ is based solely on the comparison of Industry Super Funds with Retail Super Funds. Self Managed Superannuation Funds...
What is involved in running a self-managed super fund?

What is involved in running a self-managed super fund?

This is a general overview of running a self-managed super fund. Roles and Responsibilities Trustees of a running SMSF have certain roles and responsibilities. As noted by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) trustee declaration form, by law trustees must: Act...
Getting the fund started, what do I need to do?

Getting the fund started, what do I need to do?

We will now look at the key components and terminology in managing a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF). Trust Deed As SMSF are trusts the fund must obtain a trust deed. The trust deed sets out the rules for establishing and operating the fund. The trust deed is a legal...